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Paying for the perks: The data behind Melbourne’s expensive build-to-rent market

Analysis of 14 completed developments found build-to-rent apartments charge 20% to 70% more than nearby rentals as institutional capital fuels the boom.

Build-to-rent projects are outpacing conventional apartments in Melbourne. But are these luxury towers an answer to the rental squeeze, or a costly distraction?

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Paying for the perks: The data behind Melbourne’s expensive build-to-rent market

Build-to-rent projects are outpacing conventional apartments in Melbourne. But are these luxury towers an answer to the rental squeeze, or a costly distraction?

·North Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Friday, September 4, 2026.
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